LIFE TIME FITNESS RESTON MEET THE TRAINING TEAM
TRAINING MANAGER JEN GRUIN TRAINING ASSISTANT MANAGERS KATHERINE LANCTOT BRYAN LOGSDON MARCUS TRAMMEL FITNESS PROFESSIONALS ARIANNA AHMADI AMBER BOWITZ MANDY COLLENS KATHRYN COYLE BRIAN CROW PETER DYE QUINTIN FORTES KEVIN GARDNER SHANNON GUNNING TARA HARMAN JONATHAN HELLMAN
JOE JERVEY NATE JOHNSON BHAWOH JUE JOSHUA MAZON BRYAN MCLAUGHLIN HANNE MESCAL EVAN MILLER JAY SAMUEL BRENNEN STOEWER ZOEY TRAP
ARIANNA AHMADI FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 000
[email protected] MY STORY I was an overweight person who decided to change my life and make exercise my profession. It became a lifestyle for me, and I have seen extreme results due to this change.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM; B.S. Kinesiology.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2013
MY PASSIONS Olympic lifts and power lifting.
MY SPECIALTY Strength, conditioning and weight loss.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Squats.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I’m Persian.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT What a power clean is and how to do one properly.
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AMBER BOWITZ NUTRITION COACH 571-512-3500, ext. 573
[email protected] MY STORY I got into the health and nutrition field after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease. From there, I changed my major and graduated with a Bachelor's in nutrition. I am currently completing my Master's in nutrition with an emphasis in sports nutrition and wellness. I have always loved being active in sports and dance, and became certified in personal training. I love helping people achieve their goals, in the gym and in the kitchen. I see nutrition and training as the two wheels of a bicycle: You don't move without both of them working together!
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NESTA Certified Personal Trainer; Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR); B.S. Nutrition; M.S. Nutrition (in progress).
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2012
MY PASSIONS Cooking, dancing, weight training and obstacle races.
MY SPECIALTY Weight loss, strength training and conditioning.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Squats and TRX work.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I am training for my first National Physique Committee (NPC) competition (a little delayed from a recent appendectomy).
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT Anything that you are interested in.
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MANDY COLLENS PILATES INSTRUCTOR 571-512-3500
[email protected] MY STORY How many people can say that they can go into work having a bad day and leave feeling so much better? I love that after a Pilates session my students feel stronger but also more relaxed, both physically and mentally. I originally joined Life Time as a member while I had an office job. I had chronic back pain and was frustrated with my lack of flexibility, especially my inability to touch my toes. The Life Time trainer I met with suggested that Pilates would help me reach my goals, so I started attending fitness Pilates classes and fell in love with mat Pilates. I then tried group reformer classes and immediately knew that this was my calling. Through Pilates, I eliminated my back pain, gained amazing flexibility, and felt stronger and healthier than I'd ever been.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification; B.A. Psychology.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2013
MY PASSION Pilates.
MY SPECIALTY Pilates reformer, mat and tower.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Pilates!
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I played clarinet in my high school marching band.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How Pilates can change your life.
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KATHRYN COYLE PILATES COORDINATOR 571-512-3500, ext. 576
[email protected] MY STORY Although I started my career as an indoor cycling instructor and personal trainer, I quickly recognized the transformative power of Pilates. Now, with more than 12 years of experience, I have been featured in Pilates Style Magazine, nationally on NBC, Fox News and in DVDs. I not only teach students, but also train instructors in the Peak Pilates method. I share my knowledge at educational conferences and am known for my approachability. I am committed to making classical work accessible for everybody, and have worked closely with physical therapists, gaining insight into how to use Pilates for pre-hab and rehab.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Senior Level 3 Peak Pilates Master Instructor.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2000
MY PASSIONS Movement! Pilates, yoga, running, cycling and weight training.
MY SPECIALTY Pilates – pre/post rehab and athletic cross training.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE The hundred.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I ran my first marathon in 2014.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How Pilates can improve your life!
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BRIAN CROW METABOLIC SPECIALIST 571-512-3500, ext. 571
[email protected] MY STORY I was sponsored in triathlon by Amino Vital from 2004-2008, Cavalier Logistics in 2007, and Hammer Nutrition in 2012 and 2013. Fastest Mile: 4:56. PR for 70.3: 4:44. Fastest bike leg average: 25.4 mph. My biggest triumph is watching my kids grow up into men.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist; Coopers Institute Nutritional Providing Dietary Guidance and Bio Mechanics of Strength Training; AAPHERD Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist; USAT Triathlon Coach and Race Director; USA Cycling Cycle Coach; B.S. Kinesiology.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 1992
MY PASSIONS Helping others improve their athletic abilities, as well as swimming, biking, running, weight lifting, kayaking, gardening, loud music and movies.
MY SPECIALTY Endurance sports, weight loss, strength building, body transformation, group and individual training and coaching, and coaching plans.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Front squat.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I was a sponsored Triathlete by Amino Vital from 2004-2008, Cavalier Logistics in 2007, and Hammer Nutrition in 2012 and 2013.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT Underwater basket weaving.
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PETER DYE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 014
[email protected] MY STORY One of my clients has lost 85 pounds since I started training her, and we’re still going!
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer; B.S.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2013
MY PASSIONS Power lifting.
MY SPECIALTY Strength and weight loss.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Squats.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I love lacrosse.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT James Madison University.
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QUINTIN FORTES FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 022
[email protected] MY STORY I played football at Delaware State University all four years on a full athletic scholarship. I had a couple of bad injuries (completely torn quad, slightly torn hamstrings, partially torn ACL, complete tear of the meniscus). Despite all of those, I have become a much stronger individual physically and mentally. My message to everyone is to keep fighting because you will love what you become when it’s done!
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS B.S. Kinesiology.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2012
MY PASSIONS Training athletes.
MY SPECIALTY Strength, power, athletic training, body transformation and weight loss.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Squats and lunges.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I love to fish!
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT Anything.
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KEVIN GARDNER FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 023
[email protected] MY STORY When I was younger playing basketball, all my coaches told me that the bigger I was the better I would be. With the help of a good friend I started weight lifting. I soon realized that my coaches were right: I became bigger, stronger and a much better player as a result. I want to be able to help others become stronger and feel better about themselves overall.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS ACSM Certified Personal Trainer; B.S. Health and Exercise Science.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2011
MY PASSIONS Lifting weights and playing basketball.
MY SPECIALTY Body transformation.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Pull-ups.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I am the Batman.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How to use the prowler.
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JEN GRUIN TRAINING MANAGER 571-512-3500, ext. 566
[email protected] MY STORY I have worked for Life Time in three different states over the past eight years.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist; Peak Pilates Comprehensive I; B.S. Pre-Med and Exercise Science.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2006
MY PASSIONS Tennis and family.
MY SPECIALTY Pre-and post-natal strength training.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Back lunges.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I ran the Detroit Marathon with my dad.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT Our Food Sensitivity Test! It changed my life.
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SHANNON GUNNING METABOLIC SPECIALIST 571-512-3500, ext. 006
[email protected] MY STORY I was an athlete growing up and dealt with a lot of injuries myself. I was in and out of physical therapy and athletic training. With the help of my therapists, I was able to return to normal activity. Now, I love helping others do the same. I understand how hard it can be to work through an injury, but in the end, it's worth the work!
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Certified Athletic Trainer; Certified Exercise Physiologist; Corrective Exercise Specialist; B.S. Athletic Training; M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2013
MY PASSION Running.
MY SPECIALTY Injury prevention and rehabilitation, corrective exercise and weight loss.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Squat.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I have lived all over the world.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT Preventing injuries!
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TARA HARMAN NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR 571-512-3500, ext. 572
[email protected] MY STORY Nutrition has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, so it is with true joy that I work in this profession. I have always been especially interested in the fact that it is an ever-changing field, and that the growth of this field occurs due to those professionals who study it and share their knowledge with the world. It is this awareness that inspired me to dedicate much of my professional career to developing and publishing research projects. I currently have two scholarly journal publications, in Health Care (HC) and the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (JAND), as well as many small features in nutrition and health magazines online and in print.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Registered Dietitian; Metabolic Technician; M.S. Nutrition; B.S. Nutrition Science.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2010
MY PASSIONS Any sport! Running, basketball, swimming, flag football, paddle boarding, lacrosse and field hockey would be my favorites.
MY SPECIALTY Weight loss coaching, body transformation, sports nutrition, nutrition for endurance athletes and medical nutrition therapy.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Sprints.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I have a pet Bengal, Nala.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How to eat healthy at restaurants, as well as at home!
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JONATHAN HELLMANN FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 028
[email protected] MY STORY I played with and recovered from a C2 spinal fracture.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS B.S. Kinesiology and Fitness Studies.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2014
MY PASSIONS Performance enhancement.
MY SPECIALTY Sports performance enhancement.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Clean and jerk.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I played rugby for Penn State.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT The best ways to up your game and training with performance enhancement.
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JOE JERVEY PERSONAL TRAINER AND PILATES INSTRUCTOR 571-512-3500, ext. 021
[email protected] FUN FACT ABOUT ME I’m an avid Duke basketball fan.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist; Peak Pilates Comprehensive I; B.S. Pre-Med and Exercise Science.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2010
MY PASSIONS Golf.
MY SPECIALTY Corrective exercise, movement analysis, pain relief and golf performance.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Lunge matrix.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How to move and feel better, and how to hit the golf ball farther.
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NATE JOHNSON FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 001
[email protected] MY STORY I use to be an angry, overweight kid until I discovered exercise. I realized that I could get my frustrations out through working out, and that changed my life. I started feeling better, which made me want to live healthier. I put everything I had into learning about fitness and health. After realizing the wonderful changes in my life that came from exercising, I decided to devote myself to helping others achieve the same feeling.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist; Health and Fitness Specialist; Certified Personal Trainer; B.S. Human Nutrition Food and Exercise; M.S. Exercise Science.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2008
MY PASSION Body building championships and powerlifting.
MY SPECIALTY Body transformation.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Prowler.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I’m a national-level bodybuilder and Olympic lifter.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How to build lean muscle mass and shed fat.
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BHAWOH JUE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 012
[email protected] FUN FACT ABOUT ME I was a third round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2001 and played a total of 8 NFL seasons.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Weight Loss Specialist.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2010
MY PASSIONS All sports.
MY SPECIALTY TEAM Bootcamp, functional strength training, weight loss and sport-specific training.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Squats!
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT The importance of a balanced diet when training for weight loss.
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KATHERINE LANCTOT ASST. TRAINING MANAGER 571-512-3500, ext. 002
[email protected] MY STORY I won figure competitions in 2010 and 2011.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer; Certified Massage Therapist; B.S. Kinesiology.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2005
MY PASSIONS Fitness, obviously.
MY SPECIALTY Strength and hypertrophy, weight loss.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Bicep curls in the squat rack.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I grew up in Minnesota, don't ya know.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How easy our D.TOX program can be.
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BRYAN LOGSDON TRAINING ASST. MANAGER 571-512-3500, ext. 004
[email protected] MY STORY Fat and out-of-shape, I was walking up a flight of stairs and became very out of breath. That was the turning point of my health journey. I lost 76 lbs and decided to make fitness my profession and share my knowledge with whomever wants to hear about it.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS ASFA Self Defense, Alpha Instructor; Decorated Disabled Veteran; NAVY Military Police; ARMY Cavalry Scout .50 Cal Gunner; B.A. West Virginia University.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2011
MY PASSIONS Mud runs, Olympic lifts and power lifting.
MY SPECIALTY Teams, Alpha, Military and America!
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Snatch exercises.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I was the oldest West Virginia University Mountaineer ever to walk on to the football team.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How to get results! That’s the number one priority for me.
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JOSHUA MAZON FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 005
[email protected] MY STORY During my tenure with Life Time Fitness, I have been the proud trainer of the winners in the 2015 Spring 90 Day Transformation Challenge, both male and female.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS ACSM Certified Personal Trainer; NASM Performance Exercise Specialist; B.S. Psychology.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2014
MY PASSIONS Crossfit, basketball, volleyball and martial arts.
MY SPECIALTY Functional fitness, bootcamp and Olympic lifting.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Anything with a barbell.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I like my whiskey neat.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How to do a proper kettlebell swing.
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BRYAN MCLAUGHLIN FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500
[email protected] MY STORY I started out strength training with my dad every Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week at the early age of five. Fitness and being active have always been a big part of my life, and I absolutely love it.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2012
MY PASSIONS My passion is being out on the water on a wakeboard.
MY SPECIALTY Small group, partner training, weight loss and strength training .
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Turkish get-ups and muscle-ups, followed with the human flag, since I'm a patriotic kinda guy.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I've lived all over the U.S. and traveled to quite a few different countries.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT An amazing arm workout.
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HANNE MESCALL FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 019
[email protected] MY STORY I started out as a contemporary dancer in London before studying massage therapy in New York City. I added personal training and Pilates to complement my massage therapy practice, but I loved it so much that I decided to focus solely on Pilates. My triumphs are my clients who feel stronger, move with more ease and less pain and enjoy exercising more after working with me.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist; Peak Pilates Instructor; NCMTB Massage Therapist.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2011
MY PASSIONS Pilates!
MY SPECIALTY Pilates and corrective exercise.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Roll up variations for abs; squat variations for lower body.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME Born and raised in Norway. Heia Aalesund!
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How Pilates can transform the way you move and how you carry yourself.
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EVAN MILLER FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 025
[email protected] FUN FACT ABOUT ME In tenth grade I was only 5’2” and 135 pounds.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Performance Exercise Specialist; ACSM Certified Personal Trainer; B.S. Kinesiology.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2008
MY PASSIONS Basketball and football.
MY SPECIALTY Training athletes, team training and weight loss.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Prowler, bench press and squats.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT TEAM Fitness.
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JAY SAMUEL FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500
[email protected] MY STORY I was a high school art teacher that took a leap of faith and made a career change. This has led me to chase my dreams as I encourage others to follow suit, through my passion for personal training.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Behavior Change Specialization, TRX; NCSF Certified Personal Trainer; B.F.A.; M.F.A.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2010
MY PASSIONS Healthy way of life.
MY SPECIALTY Female empowerment.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Dead lift.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I’m a rock star hula-hooper.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How to be “pretty strong.”
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BRENNAN STOEWER FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 571-512-3500, ext. 029
[email protected] MY STORY I’m a US Army veteran and training is my passion. I love outdoor activities, especially fishing. I have a beautiful five-year-old daughter that is even more active than I am.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2014
MY PASSION Running.
MY SPECIALTY Functional strength training, running and body transformation.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE TRX.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I've run multiple marathons and ultra-marathons.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT The next race I plan on competing in.
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MARCUS TRAMMEL TRAINING ASST. MANAGER 571-512-3500, ext. 026
[email protected] MY STORY I started my career training collegiate and professional-level athletes. A few years into my training career, I decided to work with a few clients who weren’t athletes, but were challenged with serious health issues. After helping them change their lives, and I decided my true passion was no longer limited to athletes. I’ve been working with clients of all types ever since, and I love it.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS NASM; NSPA; ACE; NFPT; Massage Therapist; B.S. Health Science.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2005
MY PASSIONS Helping people achieve their fitness goals.
MY SPECIALTY High intensity training, body transformation and rehabilitation.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Deadlift.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME I love coaching kids.
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT Anything you want, fitness or non-fitness related.
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ZOEY TRAP PILATES INSTRUCTOR 571-512-3500, ext. 007
[email protected] MY STORY I’m a lifelong athlete, and when I entered the Marine Corps, I became the first female to train male troops in PT. I was working as a professional dancer when I was introduced to Pilates and yoga, and I never looked back. At age 35, I landed a theatre role that required a skimpy costume and I started body building, and at age 40 I won the National Master's title. Today I still am active in Pilates and Yoga and have the pleasure of working with Peak Pilates. I have written their instructor education and get to train teachers all over the world. In my spare time, I am a trail runner and road cyclist, competing occasionally.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS ACE Group Exercise Instructor; Peak Pilates Master Trainer and Team Leader; Goodbody's Pilates System Comprehensive Instructor Certification; Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification; UGI Master Trainer; M.S. Exercise Science.
PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 1977
MY PASSIONS Living life to its fullest and helping other people to do the same regardless of age, build or starting point!
MY SPECIALTY Rehabilitation and athletic training.
MY GO-TO EXERCISE Pull-ups on the Cadillac.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME Planning to hike Fujiyama, Kilimanjaro and Machu Pichu in the next three years!
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME, ASK ME ABOUT How to improve your pain level and increase your function.
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